Study Guides

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils revisit, secure and develop their understanding of place value with integers, decimals, fractions, metric and imperial units. This knowledge is then extended to order and compare numbers of increasing complexity.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to order and compare numbers and measures using <, >, =.

Key Notes

• The symbol < means: less than.
• The symbol > means: greater than.
• The symbol ≤ means: less than or equal to.
• The symbol ≥ means: greater than or equal to.

Vocabulary To Learn

• Digit: A digit is one of the symbols of a number system. In our number system we use the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• Integer: An integer is any positive or negative whole number or zero. E.g. -2, 0, 153 are all examples of integers.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• A "longer" (with more digits) number must be greater.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Checking understanding of place value in integers Study Guide
• Checking understanding of place value in metric units Study Guide
• Deepening understanding of place value in integers Study Guide
• Exponential and fractional column headings Study Guide
• Place value in decimals Study Guide
• Place value in imperial units Study Guide
• Problem solving with place value Study Guide
• Securing understanding of ordering and comparing numbers Study Guide
• Securing understanding of place value in integers Study Guide
• Securing understanding of place value in metric units Study Guide